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Officials urge China to expedite tourism discussions
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration plans to resume cross-strait group tourism, emphasizing bilateral reciprocity and safety. Officials urge China to expedite talks.
2025/03/14 17:00
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Taiwan tourism stocks soar as China plans group tours
China plans to resume group tours to Taiwan, boosting tourism stocks by 3.5%. Key players like Lion Travel and Phoenix Tours saw significant gains. Learn more.
2025/01/17 12:10
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MOTC Minister urges China to lift travel restrictions
Taiwan’s transportation minister is optimistic about Chinese tourists visiting after China’s travel openness. The MOTC reviews group tour bans for balanced tourism.
2024/12/18 10:58
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Lai administration unlikely to approve Shanghai tours
Shanghai’s plan to resume group tours to Taiwan faces challenges as Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council and Straits Exchange Foundation remain cautious.
2024/12/17 16:36
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Taiwan tourism bureau affirms readiness for Chinese visitors
Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau reaffirms its readiness to welcome Chinese tourists, following Shanghai’s plans to resume group tours. The bureau aims to boost cross-strait tourism.
2024/12/17 15:03
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Taiwan ready for Shanghai group travel initiative
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council is ready for China’s plan to promote group travel from Shanghai to Taiwan. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an supports the initiative.
2024/12/17 14:02
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’Made in Taiwan’ masks gain popularity among tourists
Watsons reopened its Ximen store in Taipei after a NT$10 million renovation, targeting international tourists. The store features popular items like "Made in Taiwan" face masks and health supplements.
2024/12/05 10:47
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Taiwan’s tourism deficit to hit record NT$738B in 2024
Taiwan’s tourism deficit is set to hit a record NT$738 billion in 2024. Experts cite Taiwan Strait tensions and limited Chinese tourism as key factors.
2024/11/25 15:31
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KMT foundation displeased by Taiwan’s tourism policies
The Kuomintang’s National Policy Foundation critiques Taiwan’s tourism policies, stressing the need to attract Chinese tourists to boost the post-pandemic economy.
2024/11/14 21:00
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Taiwan urges China to ease travel restrictions
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council highlights a stark travel disparity with China. Fewer than 200 Chinese tourists visited Kinmen and Matsu, while 138,000 Taiwanese traveled to China.
2024/09/27 11:49
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Chinese tourists visit Kinmen, boosting cross-strait tourism
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced that 27 mainland residents traveled to Kinmen, marking a new chapter in cross-strait tourism. The trip aims to boost future visits.
2024/09/25 21:00
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Taiwan hits 5 million international visitors mark by August
Discover how Taiwan’s tourism sector has reached a milestone with 5 million international visitors by August, thanks to innovative marketing strategies and celebrity endorsements. Learn about the efforts to boost cross-strait visits and local tourism in Hualien County.
2024/09/10 20:00
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Taiwan’s new transport minister invites Chinese tourists
Discover how Taiwan’s new Transportation Minister, Chen Shih-kai, is inviting Chinese tourists back, aiming to boost visits and address tourism challenges in regions like Hualien and Taitung. Learn about his plans for improving infrastructure and services.
2024/09/02 13:50
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Kinmen officials to visit Beijing for tourism talks
Explore how Kinmen County Council Speaker Hung Yun-tien and KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen aim to boost cross-strait tourism by leading a delegation to Beijing on Aug. 21. They plan to discuss reopening tourism and propose initiatives to strengthen ties.
2024/08/21 10:47
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’Chinese Taipei’ moniker raises questions among Olympic fans
Taiwan’s participation in the Olympics as "Chinese Taipei" sparks curiosity and confusion among tourists in Paris, highlighting the complexities of international sports and geopolitical tensions.
2024/07/30 16:09
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Taipei travel expo opens, featuring 155 Chinese participants
Discover the latest on the 2024 Taipei International Summer Travel Expo, where 155 participants from China, including officials and tourism operators, gather amidst tense cross-strait relations, aiming to foster peace through tourism exchanges.
2024/07/12 16:34
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Premier Cho calls for Chinese goodwill in tourism standoff
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s decision to allow pre-organized tours to China despite an initial suspension, aiming to revive cross-strait tourism amid zero group travel from China. Learn about the government’s flexible approach and hopes for mutual goodwill.
2024/05/30 16:45
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Taiwan faces underground tourism risk amid China travel ban
Explore the impact of a potential ban on Taiwanese travel groups to China starting June 1, as discussed by Chen Yi-hsuan. With 80% of Taiwan’s travel agencies involved with China, the industry faces the risk of unregulated tourism. Efforts to negotiate with China have begun, highlighting the economic significance of Chinese tourists to Taiwan and urging the new government to prioritize cross-strait exchanges. Concerns over legal, safety, and transportation issues are also raised by industry leaders.
2024/05/07 14:42
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Taiwan defends tourism promotion on Chinese social media
Explore how Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications leverages mainland social media to boost tourism, navigating political sensitivities and global competition, amidst domestic critique.
2024/05/06 16:29
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Fu Kun-chi heads to Beijing to promote cross-strait peace
Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi plans to lead a delegation to Beijing aiming to ease cross-strait tensions and foster peace. The visit, scheduled after the legislative session ends, seeks to reconnect ties and encourage Chinese tourism to Taiwan, amidst criticism of Fu’s close ties with the Chinese government.
2024/04/26 12:36
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KMT’s Fu Kun-chi defies criticism, proceeds with China visit
Kuomintang legislator Fu Kun-chi confirms his visit to China amid Hualien earthquake disaster, aiming to promote Taiwanese agricultural products, encourage cross-strait peace, and attract Chinese tourists, despite concerns over the timing.
2024/04/24 13:49
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Taiwan calls for goodwill from China to resume tourism
Taipei (TVBS News) - Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kuo-tsai, urges China to show goodwill towards resuming tourism and travel between the two countries. The Ministry of Transport and Communications banned local travel agencies from arranging tours to China in early 2024, leading to backlash from the tourism sector. Wang emphasized the government’s commitment to healthy interactions with China and hopes for the return of Chinese tourists to Taiwan. The goal of attracting 12 million international tourists to Taiwan this year remains unchanged, with the potential for two million visits from China, depending on pandemic control. The MOTC will evaluate the impact of the ban on travel agencies and work on solutions. Discussions with airlines will ensure affected travel agencies can refund their clients for booking issues.
2024/02/22 12:01
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Yangmingshan Elementary first in Taiwan to take cold break
Yangmingshan Elementary School, located in Taipei, Taiwan, has become the first school in the country to implement a two-day cold break due to a cold front. Principal Liang Chih-huan made the decision to prioritize student safety, considering the potential for snowfall at students’ homes and icy roads. The suspended classes will be made up on the following Monday and Tuesday. Additionally, there is a possibility of snow at Yangmingshan’s Erziping trail, leading to an increase in snow tourists. Nearby Chinese Culture University is already on winter break, but administrative staff will take time off based on actual conditions. In the event of snowfall, vehicle restrictions will be imposed on Yangde Boulevard, the main road to Yangmingshan, with only vehicles with passes permitted to proceed. Snow chains will be required for vehicles accessing the mountain’s control and snow viewing points, and buses will not be allowed in the controlled areas.
2024/01/22 17:10
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DPP alleges CCP offered Ko US$200M for Taiwan VP bid
The story discusses allegations made by Yao Li-ming, the campaign manager for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, regarding Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je’s claim of being offered US$200 million to run for the vice-presidential bid. Yao asserts that this is a clear instance of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) meddling in Taiwan’s elections. The press conference titled "The Unclarified US$200 Million Doubt: Is Ko Wen-je Lying to Voters or Is It Chinese Intervention?" highlights the seriousness of the alleged criminal act and characterizes Ko as both a witness and a victim of Chinese interference. Yao suggests that only the CCP has the motive, capability, and suspicion to offer such a large sum, potentially aiming to support a Blue-White alliance. Lai’s spokesperson, Tai Wei-shan, raises suspicions about Ko’s silence on the issue and insinuates pressure from either the CCP or the Kuomintang (KMT). Tai calls on KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih to clarify the KMT’s role in the alleged incidents. Additionally, Tai criticizes Hou’s proposals to reopen Taiwan to Chinese tourists and allow Chinese students to work in Taiwan, arguing that these policies would increase Taiwan’s reliance on China. The story also mentions investigations into the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) inviting Taiwanese village chiefs on free trips to China as an example of election interference. Tai rebukes the KMT’s eagerness to make Taiwan dependent on China, claiming that it would hinder the country’s progress in connecting with the world and the international community.
2023/12/04 20:42
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Jaw Shaw-kong urges cross-strait tourism, criticizes DPP
Kuomintang vice-presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong emphasizes the importance of cross-strait tourism to help mainland Chinese understand Taiwan, while criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party’s approach towards China.
2023/11/29 21:23